VIENTIANE, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Laos has raised public awareness, especially among vulnerable groups, to prevent human trafficking.
Laos' Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare held a campaign on Tuesday to commemorate the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, aiming to strengthen joint efforts against human trafficking and promote legal employment, according to the ministry on Wednesday.
The event aimed to raise public awareness about the dangers of human trafficking, a serious crime that violates human rights, inflicts physical and psychological harm on victims, and undermines families, socio-economic development, and national security.
The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed annually on July 30 to raise awareness and promote international cooperation in ending human trafficking. ■
